Psychologists are ethically bound to keep material about their patients confidential EXCEPT:

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Psychologists have an ethical obligation to break confidentiality if there is an imminent risk of harm to the patient or others, which is why option A is correct. Writing up a case study for a journal (B), discussing the case in a college class (C), or with a spouse (D) would require explicit consent from the patient or de-identification of the data to protect the patient's confidentiality.

Psychologists Are Ethically Bound to Keep Material About Their Patients